Book Scott Kolbe - Pickleball coach near Des Moines, Iowa

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Happy Student Score

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Reliability

Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.

Average rating

5.0

Amy W.Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓

I loved that more than just learning the top spin, I actually “felt” the process, which I couldn’t before.

Chieu T.Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓

Extremely helpful session Not working much on technical but more on strategy, but Scott nailed every sessions Beginner level to intermediate level (2.0-3.5) should find Scott’s lesson to be very valuable

Austin

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6•

Game Point Pickleball Coach personalized lessons to refine my serve, movements and strategies, taking my game to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to elevate your play, this coaching program is a great investment.

Amber

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•

If you’re looking to improve your pickleball game, Scott is the coach you need! His dedication to the sport is unmatched, and he truly cares about helping his students. Scott breaks down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand and immediately apply. His enthusiasm and patience make every lesson both fun and productive. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to up their game!

Colin

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3•

Scott is a dedicated competitor and intuitive instructor. If you want to improve your game and technique, ask him to train you on his top 5 skills.

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonI start with a warm welcome and a quick chat to understand your experience, athletic background, and goals. We’ll cover basic court positioning, scoring, paddle grip, and footwork. Then we get right into it: cooperative dinking, serve/return mechanics, and movement drills like “serve and stay back.” The focus is on making you feel comfortable, having fun, and starting with good habits.

Pickleball with Scott K.⭑ 5.0 (10 reviews)

How it works

At this point, we’re refining your identity as a player. You’ll be pushed with pressure drills, higher-level strategy, and controlled scrimmages. We’ll work on recognizing your opponents’ weaknesses, minimizing unforced errors, and turning defense into offense. If you’re ready, we can also work on tournament prep, match mindset, and building your strengths into weapons.

Lesson 4-10Now we start layering in consistency and control. Expect more dynamic drills and game-like play — targeting backhands, setting up the point with patient patterns, and understanding when to speed up or slow down the game. We’ll also introduce more advanced return variations (slice, lob) and partner coordination (covering middle/sideline, stacking if applicable). Games with feedback become a bigger part of each session.

Lesson 2-3We build on the basics: deeper dinks with purpose, third shot drop or drive recognition, and when to move up to the kitchen line. You'll also start learning resets and shadow movement with your partner. We do a lot of live ball drills like “7/11” and “drop and crash” to reinforce decision-making and court awareness.

Youth players

Working with kidsI focus on making lessons fun, active, and easy to understand. I use games, simple drills, and positive encouragement to keep kids engaged while building solid fundamentals in pickleball. I adjust the pace and keep instructions short so they can learn by doing.

Working with teenagersI create a mix of skill-building drills and game play, challenging them while keeping the sessions enjoyable. I emphasize strategy, teamwork, and sportsmanship, and tailor my coaching to their current ability so they can quickly improve and gain confidence.

What you need to bringNothing

What I can bringPaddles, balls

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Cancellation Policy

We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!

If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.

And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.

Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!

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Irving E. Stone Park

Dinks Pickleball

Lions Park

RecPlex

Sugar Creek Park

Doanes Park Pickleball Courts

Walker Johnson Park

Wildwood Park

Valley View Park

Walker Johnston Park

Walnut Ridge Park (tennis court)

Birdland Park (tennis court)

Valley Southwoods Freshman High School (tennis court)

Hickory Glen Park

Genesis Health Club

Life Time Athletic - Des Moines (tennis court)

Fox Creek Park

Smash Park

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About your pickleball coach

Scott's availability

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Irving E. Stone Park

Dinks Pickleball

Lions Park

RecPlex

Sugar Creek Park

Doanes Park Pickleball Courts

Walker Johnson Park

Wildwood Park

Valley View Park

Walker Johnston Park

Walnut Ridge Park (tennis court)

Birdland Park (tennis court)

Valley Southwoods Freshman High School (tennis court)

Hickory Glen Park

Genesis Health Club

Life Time Athletic - Des Moines (tennis court)

Fox Creek Park

Smash Park

Accomplishments

Certifications & Badges